Category: Top 5 Constraints 2017

For my final project, I planned on making a lamp/storage unit for my jewelry that rotates about a post for customizability. These are the top 5 constraints I had with that initial design: Laser Cutting time – in order to cut plywood, I need to use the BTU lab’s laser cutter which are scheduled and…

For my project I am going to create a pencil holder. I think I will have a colorless/metallic aesthetic. Everything I already own is in this category with few exceptions. Everything is black, white, grey, silver. I will stick with this aesthetic and make an aluminum pencil holder. It will be sitting on a thrust…

After some thought I have come to the conclusion that my jewelry box will not be as easy to build as I previously thought. Here is a list of 5 constraints I will have to consider while constructing my box: Time: Although we do have a number of weeks to work on and finish the…

For my project, I have a very clear picture of what I want it to look like and function like. I plan to pursue the vision I have and perfect it down to the inch. However, I know that will be difficult. My top five constraints are: Tool usage: I don’t know exactly how I…

After more sketching, several constraints are now apparent that affect my initial design. The top 5 are as follows: The images presented on the face will be constrained aesthetically to only two colors. The positive of the image is the color of the material itself and the negative is the space where the white…

There are a few constraints that will limit but also drive my final project. The first constraint is the aesthetic of my triangle furniture. I want the furniture have a sort of cartoony but food focused aesthetics. The main theme will be pizza – the furniture will be painted accordingly. The legs for the furniture…

As I near the end of my undergraduate education at CU Boulder, I look back at nostalgia. I want to create a pop up book of meaningful days I’ve throughout college in Boulder. Sort of like an origami journal or diary. My top four constraints (because I can’t think of a fifth) are time, patience,…

1. Deciding on the Scale: I thing I have to figure out right away is the size of the trebuchet I want to make. This is first important step before I could start acquiring materials and decide on the design. 2. Achieving the Aesthetic: The Aesthetic I am looking to achieve is a trebuchet that looks like it…

1. Domain name One of the most important features of any website is a unique and memorable domain name, one that is easily understood and easily spelled. It was a bit of a challenge to actually get the domain that I wanted, but I have had it decided for a while. In my previous post…

1) Sourcing Appropriate Materials I found out on my upcycle project that designing the concept is only half of the logistical battle. I spent more time specifying and tracking down the appropriate materials than I did on the design and fabrication combined. Whenever I had forgotten something I would have to make an extra trip…

For my project I have decided to make another iteration of my homemade Saxophone. I am going to try and make this much more similar to an actual saxophone than my upcycle version. However, a Saxophone is very complex with a lot of dynamic components. Top 5 Constraints. Materials for springs and buttons Measuring the…

I have decided to make a candle holder that has a hexagonal shape, on the sides it has different designs from my inspiration in the last post. The constrains are the following: How to come up with the specific designs to use How to cut the designs Where to acquire material from(colored glass/plastic) Rotation mechanism…

The Zoetrope is perhaps one of the oldest tools used in animation. What dawned to me profoundly recently, was that video was available long before audio in filmmaking, which seems very counter intuitive to me, because I went with the radio before television mindset. However I would like to have a small tribute to the…

I am still planning on trying to create the solar system to fit on my desk. After thinking a little more about the project and how I want to accomplish it, I am planning on implementing a steampunk/metallic type of aesthetic. The constraints that I see at the moment are as follows: Time: Time will…

Hello All! Constraints help us define our problems and often times are the first step to brainstorming solutions. I wanted to explore my top constraints regarding the electric skateboard to get a good grasp of what I need to worry about. The first constraint is the aesthetic. What does it look like? What can I…

I have already instigated a design change due to constraints — I have chosen to make more of a Japanese jewelry box with a couple of hidden compartments. I made this decision over creating a mechanical puzzle mostly because of the time constraint. Often our most thought-intensive work happens at the last-minute, since, inevitably, things…

Time: Seeing as the design review is next week and the project is due not terribly long after that time will be the biggest obstacle for my project. Size: I want it to be large enough, but the material cost gets much higher as I make it bigger. Cost: I want to stay within a…

Budget – I plan to use some pretty expensive wood so that it is naturally beautiful. Ideally something like Mahogany these woods can be expensive so hopefully, I can get enough wood for my project. 2. Skill – I plan to do some pretty advanced woodworking that I am going to need help with. I want…

I have changed my main project idea slightly to incorporate more of my steel/metal aesthetic that I used in my upcycle project and shifted the scope to be not a GOT inspired clockwork building, but to be another metal scene that incorporates metal and water with moving parts in an organic way. Specifically, I plan…

The top 5 constraints I anticipate running into for this project are as follows: Money: Model sailboats are not cheap. Between high-quality wood, paints, fittings, sails, display case, etc., the project could get costly fast. Money is not something I have much of these days, so I will try to find/upcycle/reuse as many of the…

My project is to create a Harley Davidson heart rate watch for my dad when he works out. It will have 3 LEDs to display when he needs to increase, remain at, or decrease his heart rate. For my heart rate watch, I have run into several constraints: 1.Cost The project will use Arduino components…

For my final project, I will be making a cup holder that attaches to my snowboard. I have several ideas for what I want it to function and look like in the end, but that comes with some constraints. My first constraint is what materials to use for the cup holder. I would like the…

For my main project, I would like to make a Rotary Candle Holder. I want to make my product as unique as possible. And I would like to gift it to my mom at the end of the semester. Thus, I decided I will make my tea light candle skating-themed. My mom is a figure…

For my project I am going to create a pencil holder. I think I will have a colorless aesthetic. Everything I already own is in this category with few exceptions. Everything is black, white, grey, silver. I will stick with this aesthetic and make an aluminum pencil holder. It will be sitting on a thrust…

The initial constraint for this will be sourcing materials. I would like to make the light out of a combination of stainless steel and wood. I would like to find both circular materials to make these out of. Finding materials that will match in dimensions could be difficult. The second constraint i envision in making…

The top 5 constraints to my windmill project are as follows: Aesthetic: I want the windmill to have a classic look, like the ones that are commonly seen in the countryside. Ideally, it will be something that I can display in my yard that will look authentic. Material: The material selection is an important part…

Must fulfill the “vineyard” aesthetic. I want this coffee table to not only be able to store a few bottles of wine but I also want it to look and feel like it was created for a vineyard home. I would like to achieve this aesthetic by using similar wine racks that are found…

Just as a reminder, I am designing and constructing a backpack for my main project. These are in no particular order of importance. I listed more than 5, because I have multiple requirements that I am striving to meet. Lightweight Durable Represents/displays aspects of classic asian architecture and samurai armor aesthetics Uses modern fabrics, such as…

My biggest constraint for this project is of course my skill level, I asm not an engineer. My next constraint sort of combines two, my material and my aesthetic, is the aesthetic, for the prototype I have decided to use a wood board instead of metal for my checkers board. Because of the natural qualities of wood I…

My top 5 constraints for creating my gear clock will be: Aesthetic Functionality Materials Time Budget The aesthetic that I am envisioning for this project is steam punk. I have always been intrigued with this specific aesthetic and I think that this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about it. I want this clock…

Every project comes with its own set of constraints. To make my final project idea become a reality, the constraints need to be outlined. The top five constraints for my ski chair project are outlined below: Aesthetic: Primarily, the aesthetic is the focus of this project. I want my ski chair to have a ski…

For making a levitation base that can support the weight of a beer bottle, there are several constraints that I am running into. 1. I have to find a way to spin a magnet quite quickly in order to have a stable magnetic field so that the magnet that I can get to levitate doesn’t…

Hi everyone, For some background: my project is a standing desk, so it’s a desk that can be used while sitting or standing, and moves up and down to achieve that height change. It’s freestanding, so it doesn’t go on top of an existing desk. Top 5 constraints: Aesthetics. I have to force myself to…

My project is the upside down fish tank. I need to incorporate moving parts to the project, so I have decided to create a drawer like base for the fish tank. I would like to create my fish tank out of thick acrylic sheet. This should be thick enough to hold everything together. The base…

1) Materials: The most important constraint for this project is whether I can procure the correct materials. Hopefully, I can find a derelict shipping pallet, but if not, I’ll have to build it all out of wooden planks. I am confident in my wood working skills, so the latter would not be a huge issue….

My project is to make a pendant like the one in the movie The Illusionist. The top constraints that I will need to overcome to complete this project are as follows: Because this isn’t my only class and the project I’ve picked is a lot of work, one big constraint I will need to consider…

Project: Heartrate LED Constraint #1: Cost – I plan to spend less than $200 for this project. This includes LEDs, Arduino, relay, heartrate monitor, wiring, and fasteners. Constraint #2: Aesthetic – I have to stick to the theme of upcycling. The lights will be mounted on an old engine valve cover. I will have to…

Time: Obviously time is the main limiting faster, it is hard to put in a lot of work into a project when you have so many other projects happening at once and you’re trying to get a job for when you graduate. Materials: The scale of my project really depends on what I can get…

Aesthetic: To make this mirror different than others seen online I want to create a new frame that encases the illusion that this mirror will produce. Since the mirror will already have a futuristic look and feel to it I decided to continue off this idea to create the aesthetic for the frame. To achieve…

Aesthetic: My project must follow a specific color theme and reflect the personality of the person that it is being made for. I need to design the project keeping my own personal aesthetic opinion from being to present within the project. I want portions of each component of the project to have a deeper sentimental…

The first constraint that I think I will run into is time. We only have seven weeks left in the semester and though I can try to put in six hours a week on my project, I don’t have a great gauge of how much time other projects in other classes will take. With that…

My project is to create a totem to bring to a festival. More information about my project, and totems in general, can be found in my inspiration post. Festivals, that allow festival-goers to bring totems, outline a number of technical constraints, and additionally, because of the function and aesthetic I am attempting to achieve, I…

The Aesthetic: When I started the design process for this, I knew I wanted it to be dark, mysterious, and futuristic looking. The aesthetic was my constraint priority number one. This determined the material, the shape, the color, and the dynamics of the lights. Size: I wanted this to be a desktop sized item. It…

My top 5 constraints in designing my makeshift constraints include: Budget Material integrity (would my shoes retain their structure after being subject to the stress of the elastic bands?) Material availability (are there elastic bands that would conform to the dimensions of the other material?) Tools (do I have the tools required to make alterations…

For my final project, I have narrowed down my idea to a few items, each of which are made of wood. For me, woodworking is the most practical type of construction which allows me to exercise my construction skills, and also creates an appealing aesthetic that I enjoy. I have narrowed my ideas down to…

Aesthetic: Right now I am stuck between two aesthetics. One, (first image below) is a classic, sleek rendition of a vanity mirror. This is the most common design for this type of mirror. The second aesthetic I’m considering reminds me of a sort of delicate/natural aesthetic. (see second photo) The sort of wildflower design makes…

My bear spray light is a project can be designed many different ways, which is why I want to define 5 constraints to help hone in this project. One of my five constraints for my final project will be the aesthetics. I want to incorporate Art Deco and Organic aesthetics of design for the lights….

Top 5 Design Constraints 1. Constraint: Aesthetics of the jump. The aesthetics of how the jump will look, how to construct it so it is high quality, and working thru the process of exactly what aesthetic to use and determining how to make it look good. 2. Constraint: Materials. Finding affordable materials which match the…

Top 5 constraints: Tablet table stand 1.Material The best material for the project is probably metal, but casting and cutting metal is not really possible so I will be using 3D printing , managing the size and strength of the plastic frame is going to be the biggest challenge. 2. Aesthetic The project is…

Top 5 Constraints For my project, most of my constraints will be based on if it is functional and aesthetically pleasing. My first constraint is based on aesthetics. The aesthetic I am going for is a very classy deutscher werkbund look. I like this look because I like classy look of the buildings and art…

For my main project I’ve decided to go with a tie/belt rack similar to the one shown above. Below are the following constraints that I’ve outlined for the project. Aesthetic: I am going with an natural, organic aesthetic. The one shown above is probably more modern organic. I will be substituting the wheel part of…